Louisiana Republican John Kennedy thinks Congress will stay in over the holidays as a government funding fight looms.

Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram)

From colleague Caroline McKee. Sen John Kennedy (R-LA) thinks Trump is “serious as four heart attacks and a stroke” that he’s not bluffing about shutting down the government. Kennedy believes Congress will be in session over the holidays.

Julian Castro has a full video out now about his exploratory committee

Julián Castro (@JulianCastro)

As a kid growing up on the west side of San Antonio, I never thought that I’d one day be making this announcement: https://t.co/2NAIFEsCFh I’m exploring a candidacy for President of the United States in 2020 to renew the promise of this country for all. https://t.co/9jOBdjHcLO

Dana Rohrabacher, the pro Putin Republican who lost his bid for re-election in November, is apparently moving to Maine.

Rohrabacher, who represented Orange County, California for decades on Capitol Hill, is considering setting up a lobbying shop in the Pine Tree State.

Byron Tau (@ByronTau)

Defeated Republican Rep. Rohrabacher has been telling senior staff that he’s going to form consulting shop R&B Strategies with his top aide Paul Behrends. His spokesman said his only definite plans are that he’s moving to Maine. https://t.co/QqBlJ2KYlR